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This Victorian mansion was built in 1891 and refurbished into a B&B in 1994. The neighbourhood is an eclectic mixture of historic private homes and small office buildings. While a little off the beaten path, the inn still is an easy five-block walk to downtown’s 16th Street mall. It has its original woodwork and 8-foot windows. All rooms have private baths, refrigerators, cable television and telephones. Some have fireplaces, some whirlpool baths and some have balconies. The Inn has free off- street parking and a complete full hot breakfast and wine social is included.

 

Ultra-modern Luna feels a little like a bed and breakfast from an episode of Star Trek – guest rooms are fitted with stark wood and metal furnishings, and some have kitchenettes, while others feature jetted tubs. All have DVD and CD players and flat screen televisions. Luna is on the 16th Street Mall, and noise from the mall shuttle can be an issue. Rooms facing the alley will be quieter (they also have balconies.) The hotel’s lobby is stuck in a corner of Flow, one of Denver’s trendiest martini bars. While some guests may view this as a bonus, others may feel awkward or inconvenienced.

 

Built in 1891, the Oxford is Denver’s oldest luxury hotel. Opposite Union Station, the hotel’s glory days faded with the nation’s rail system, until it was restored and reopened in 1983 as one of the city’s premier hotel experiences. The exterior is utilitarian, but the extravagantly appointed lobby and guest rooms decorated with antiques take guests back to the days of railroad barons. The hotel has a spa and private health club, 81,000 square feet of meeting space, and on-site catering. The Oxford is in the heart of LoDo, and contains two of the neighbourhood’s most popular gathering places: The Cruise Room and McCormick’s Corner Bar.

 

This unique property has something for everyone, including a complimentary late- night snack of milk and cookies. Some suites have full kitchens and some have two bedrooms. All rooms have two telephone lines and wireless high-speed internet. The entire second floor is the Magnolia Club, which features a billiards table, wide-screen television, library, and private sitting areas. The hotel serves a complimentary continental breakfast, and hosts an evening reception. Harry’s Bar is one of the only non-smoking bars in the city.